THE 60-year-old grandfather from Norfolk, competing in his sixth Games, equalled the record for Commonwealth medals in any sport by bagging an astonishing 18th podium place.

VETERAN shooter Michael Gault made Commonwealth Games history on Saturday when he won bronze for England in the 10-metre air pistol event.

The 60-year-old grandfather from Norfolk, competing in his sixth Games, equalled the record for Commonwealth medals in any sport by bagging an astonishing 18th podium place.

Gault came out of retirement in a bid to break the record held by another shooter, Phillip Adams.

He has now moved level with the Australian, who has long since retired, and could move out on his own as the most decorated Commonwealth athlete in history with a 19th medal in the 50m event on Monday.